52699 Government and Political Communication
6cpRequisite(s): 64 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10264 Bachelor of Global Studies, and Category Type = Bachelor's Degree OR 64 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10359 Bachelor of Communication (Digital and Social Media) Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation OR 64 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10361-C10364, and Category Type = Bachelor's Degree OR 64 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10365-C10368, and Category Type = Bachelor's Combined Degree OR 64 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10369 Bachelor of Communication (Writing and Publishing) OR 64 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10370 Bachelor of Communication (Writing and Publishing) Bachelor of International Studies OR 64 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10371 Bachelor of Communication (Digital and Social Media) OR 64 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10372-C10377, and Category Type = Bachelor's Combined Degree OR 64 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10434-C10439, and Category Type = Bachelor's Combined Degree OR 64 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10451 Bachelor of Communication (Media Business) OR 64 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10452 Bachelor of Communication (Media Business) Bachelor of International Studies OR 64 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10454 Bachelor of Communication (Media Business) Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.
Anti-requisite(s): 54095 Government and Political Communication
Description
Citizens in contemporary societies are immersed in government and political communication, from election campaigning and activist communication to health promotion and road safety campaigns. This subject explores the theories and practices of political and government communication, including ethical considerations, while clearly demarcating the differences between the two. It looks at the role of strategic communication in democratic citizenship and participation, including examining the rise of alternative and emerging public spheres, especially those that exist primarily online, and the rise of e-government and e-democracy. It explores misinformation and disinformation and the impacts of these practices on the public sphere and public debate. Students critically analyse contemporary issues and how they are understood and represented by different stakeholders.
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